L.M. Montgomery 150th

Celebrating Island literary icon

PEI celebrations continue for the 150th birthday of its beloved literary icon, L. M. Montgomery. Join the festivities and delve into the life of the creator of Anne of Green Gables.

Tourism Cavendish Beach and the Central Coastal Tourism Partnership have organized events extending into the fall, honouring Montgomery’s legacy through activities showcasing the region’s cultural heritage.

Highlights include: live art events inspired by Montgomery’s quotes; a PEI Photography Club exhibit; a Harmony House show inspired by her poetry; a recounting of Montgomery’s connection to the sinking of the Marco Polo at Carr’s Oyster Bar; photography exhibits of Montgomery’s photos; photo tours with Ian Carter; cyanotype workshops with Julia Purcell; flower arranging workshops, garden walks and more with Little Dutch Flowers; songs, stories, teas, readings and more hosted at PEI Preserve Company, the Barachois Inn, and the Bideford Parsonage; and children’s programs at Bedeque Museum and the MacPhail Homestead.

For a complete list of events, visit lmmontgomeryliterarytour.com.